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BrigantesNation Feb 14, 2006 20:00:41
Replying to PeterH

Peter. Speaking as someone who's favourite site is metres away from a landfill, causing the site to stink and get strewn with litter when the wind takes its fancy I have to say that I totally disagree with your notion that do nothing is the worst option.

Doing nothing will not destroy any more archaeology for the sake of development. The current issues with traffic noise dust etc. may be a concern to you now, but is not the threat of further loss of archaeology far more of a concern?

Stonehenge, as with Thornborough is filled with people looking to provide a "quick fix" to the problem. both of these are a direct result of development pressure and in no way are based on the thought of what is right for the monument.

Unless something is actually damaging the site, doing nothing cannot be seen as the worst option IMHO.

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BrigantesNation Feb 14, 2006 20:13:09
Replying to BrigantesNation

Having said that I do believe the A303 is a serious issue - it is the reason why so many people go to Stonehenge to "gorp" at the stones these people would never it a million years go to Stonehenge if it was not so obvious and in my opinion the people pressure needs to be taken off Stonehenge.

But, Phase I makes a very good start at doing just that and without threatening the powers that be with such a dramatic reduction in revenues.